Category: MIL-OSI

A 49-year-old Symonston man has been charged with murder following an altercation with a man known to him on Monday afternoon.

About 5:30pm on Monday (15 September 2025), police received a call from the 49-year-old man stating that another man was lying unconscious at his front door after the pair allegedly got into an altercation.

Police arrived at the residence at the Southside Village Caravan Park in Symonston shortly after and commenced CPR on the man before ACT Ambulance Service paramedics arrived and took over his resuscitation.

The 34-year-old man (who also lived at the Caravan Park) was transported to The Canberra Hospital in a critical condition. He was pronounced deceased earlier today (Friday, 19 September 2025).

Police arrested the 49-year-old man at the scene at the time of the incident and he was charged with recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm. Today (Friday, 19 September 2025) that charge was upgraded to one count of murder.

ACT Policing Homicide Squad detectives would like to speak to anyone who has information about the two men and their interactions, including anyone who may have spoken to either of them prior to 5.30pm on Monday.

Anyone who had interactions with both men prior to the assault who has not already spoken to police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the  Crime Stoppers ACT website. or on 1800 333 000. Please quote 8161923. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 51-year-old western Sydney man has been charged with fraud after allegedly defrauding more than $42,000 from a woman through a visa scam.

In January 2021 the 51-year-old met a 34-year-old woman who was residing in Australia on a student visa. Police will allege the man told the woman he could help her obtain an Australian visa.

From January 2021 to September 2021 the woman engaged with the man and fake associates created by him, to deceive and defraud her. The woman made 29 deposits to him totalling more than $42,000.

The woman attended City Police Station in December 2021 to report the incident and subsequently an investigation into the fraud scam began.

Following enquiries, in June 2024 detectives executed a search warrant at man’s residence in Middelton Grange in western Sydney.

The man was issued a summons in November 2024. Since then, he has failed to appear before court.

Yesterday (Thursday, 18 September 2025) officers from ACT Policing’s Major Crime Squad extradited him to the ACT.

He has been charged with 29 counts of obtain property by deception and is expected to face the ACT Magistrates court today (Friday, 19 September 2025).

To protect yourself from scams promising visas, it is crucial to conduct thorough due diligence by verifying the credentials and legitimacy of immigration agents before engaging their services.

A 27-year-old Belconnen man has been charged with driving and family violence offences following a pursuit through inner south suburbs last night.

Last Saturday (13 September 2025), the man allegedly assaulted his partner and fled from police. Following an investigation into the matter, an arrest warrant for the man was issued on Monday (15 September 2025).

About 1:30am this morning (Wednesday, 17 September 2025), police suspected the man was at a residence in O’Malley and cordoned off the immediate area surrounding the house.

A short time later, the man exited the residence and got into a grey VW Jetta.

Police had placed tyre deflation devices under the Jetta’s tyres, deflating some of them as he left the scene. Further devices deflated the remaining tyres a short distance down the road.

Despite all four tyres being flat, the man continued to try to evade police and a pursuit was commenced. It continued through multiple inner south suburbs before entering Queanbeyan and returning to the ACT. The man was driving on the wheel rims and reached speeds of up to 120km/h in an 80km/h zone during the pursuit.

The man eventually lost control of the vehicle on Uriarra Road in Beard, colliding with a sign post. He was subsequently placed under arrest.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 17 September 2025) charged with reckless driving, fail to stop for police and breach of good behaviour obligations. He will also face charges of aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated common assault, forcible confinement, property damage, escape from custody and fail to stop a motor vehicle for police in relation to previous alleged acts.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.

If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.

• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.

• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.

• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525

ACT Policing is seeking information or footage of dangerous driving.

Police have received multiple reports of a black Holden SS ute driving erratically and dangerously on Cornelius Street, Coombs. The ute is known for being driven at high speeds in the area and doing burnouts.

Police are urging anyone who may have information regarding the vehicle, particularly anyone with footage of the vehicle driving dangerously, to contact police.

“This kind of driving behaviour poses an unacceptable risk to our community, putting the people, including children who live in that area in danger,” Officer in Charge of Woden Police Station, Detective Inspector Donna Hofmeier said.

“Dangerous driving will not be tolerated, and we are committed from removing these drivers from our roads.”

Members of the community can now submit a dangerous driving report online.

To complete the online form, you must be able to provide video evidence of the driving offence you witnessed when requested by ACT Policing. You may also be required to provide a formal witness statement to police and attend court as a witness to confirm the information provided in your witness statement.

Police will support witnesses through the court process, noting that many matters are dealt with by police without proceeding to court. The form is available on the ACT Policing website.

If you don’t have footage but would like to report information visit the Crime Stoppers website and quote 8161596.

Three people have been charged with burglary and driving a motor vehicle without consent after allegedly stealing a BMW from a Lawson home yesterday morning.

In the early hours of yesterday, (Monday, 15 September 2025), three people, including two teenagers, arrived at a Lawson residence in a white Mazda, which was previously reported as stolen.

Police will allege that the three people entered the Lawson household, and took the keys to a silver BMW vehicle, which was subsequently stolen from that residence.

Later that morning, police attended the Lawson residence, and seized the white Mazda that had been left there.

Following investigations, police attended the residence of one of the alleged offenders in the Gungahlin district and located the stolen BMW, which was later subject to forensic analysis.

A search warrant was executed later that afternoon at that residence, which resulted in the arrest of the three alleged offenders.

The woman, and two teenagers were charged with riding/driving motor vehicle without consent, aggravated burglary, joint commission take motor vehicle without consent and theft and appeared in court today (Tuesday, 16 September 2025). The two teenagers were remanded in custody, and the woman has been released on bail.

ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans of traffic disruptions tomorrow due to National Police Remembrance Day.

On Monday afternoon (29 September 2025) roads in Barton and Parkes will be closed to facilitate activities for National Police Remembrance Day:

• Kings Avenue – both directions: King George Terrace to Parkes Way (including the Kings Avenue bridge): 4pm to 5pm.
• Blackall Street – both directions: Broughton Street to Kings Avenue: 3pm to 5pm.
• Wendouree Drive – Both directions: Kings Avenue to the National Carillon: All-day.

Drivers who find themselves at a road closure are reminded to obey the directions of police and traffic controllers – diversion and detours will be in place. If delayed, drivers should not break road rules (including crossing verges, paths or median strips). Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.

If road users encounter traffic disruptions, we ask that they:

• Always be aware of their surroundings
• Obey the directions of police – especially at intersections
• Be patient
• Don’t drive over median strips or perform illegal U-turns
• Recognise that the delay will be for a short period only

ACT Policing thanks Canberra drivers for their understanding as this event occurs.

A 49-year-old man from Ngunnawal has become the fourth road fatality for 2025 after being hit by a light rail vehicle today.

About 7:15pm this evening (Saturday, 27 September 2025), police and emergency services responded to a collision between a light rail vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Barton Highway in Downer.

Emergency services treated the man at the scene before he was transported to hospital with life-threating injures. He was sadly declared deceased a short time later.

This brings the ACT road toll for 2025 to 4 persons.

ACT Road Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the collision, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam footage relating to the man walking in the area prior to 7:15pm is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, or by calling 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number P2385236.

UPDATED 10:25pm, Saturday, 27 September 2025.

Good news Canberra, the missing 71-year-old woman we posted about earlier this evening has been found safe and well. Thanks for the shares.

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 71-year-old woman Erica McPhee.

Erica has not been seen or heard from since 1:30pm today, Saturday 27 September 2025, and was last seen in Forrest.

She is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm (5’7”) tall, with a slim build, grey shoulder length hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a pink T-shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers and carrying a white bucket.

Erica does not have access to her mobile phone.  She has dementia and is known to frequent the Kingston and Manuka area.

Police and Erica’s family hold concerns for her welfare, and are requesting the public’s assistance to locate her.

Anyone who has seen Erica, or who may have any information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference number P2385228. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking information about two youths allegedly involved in an assault on a light rail vehicle earlier this month.

About 7pm on Monday, 8 September (2025), two girls approached a man whilst travelling on the light rail, before assaulting him.

A short time later, the two girls exited the light rail at MacArthur Avenue and nearby witnesses helped the man. He received facial injuries and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

The two young people were wearing the following:

• Person 1: Red hoodie, black pants, Nike sneakers with a brown cross body bag and a re-usable cooler shopping bag.
• Person 2: Black shirt with a black jacket, blue ripped jeans and two re-usable cooler shopping bags.

Following enquiries, police are now calling on the public for assistance to identify the two young people depicted in the images.

Anyone who has information about the assault, or can identify the two young people is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website or calling 1800 333 000. Please quote 8155609. Information can be provided anonymously.

As the individuals in question are believed to be under 18, we have blurred their faces due to legislation that prevents the identification of young people and a criminal incident.

ACT Policing is seeking information on a Toyota Landcruiser 4WD ute and its male driver after a collision on the Barton Highway yesterday.

About 3:00pm yesterday (Thursday, 25 September 2025), a white Toyota Landcruiser tray back utility, that had Victorian registration FPX351 at the time, failed to stop after a collision on the Barton Highway near the Gungahlin Drive overpass.

Police believe that the vehicle may have also been involved in a previous attempted burglary incident in Phillip on Tuesday (23 September 2025) and that the driver of the vehicle may be changing the licence plates. At the time of the attempted burglary it was observed with NSW registration 59644J.

Anyone who can identify the man or who can provide the location of the vehicle is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8171427. Information can be provided anonymously.